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Tri State Regional Ambulance Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Ambulance, Emergency Medical Transport Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.03M (2023)

Expenses
$3.78M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.23M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$4.22M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,028,116
Expenses
$3,782,551
Net Income
-$754,435
Net Assets
-$991,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,392
3.7%
Program Services $2,914,515
96.2%
Investment Income $209
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,716,567
71.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,227,714
Total Liabilities $4,219,646
Net Assets -$991,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Board Of Directors Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mckee (Board Of Directors President) $0 $0 $0
Mikel Poellinger (Board Of Directors Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Eberlein Md (Board Of Directors Member (Begin 2/23)) $0 $0 $0
Kim Smith (Board Of Directors Member (Begin 3/23)) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Bakkum (Board Of Directors Member (End 3/23)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Of Directors Member (End 1/23)) $0 $0 $0
Therese Binfet (Board Of Directors Member) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Oetzel (Chief Financial Officer And Treasurer Thru 8/23) $0 $0 $0
Scott Rathgaber Md (Ceo, Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Little (Interim Chief Financial Officer And Treasurer Begin 8/23) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,695,967
Expenses
$3,749,120
Net Income
-$1,053,153
Net Assets
-$1,090,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,147
3.3%
Program Services $2,607,820
96.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,731,460
72.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,235,756
Total Liabilities $3,326,445
Net Assets -$1,090,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $316,306 $72,463
Michael Mckee (President) $0 $270,756 $67,960
Michael Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Therese Binfet (Board Member) $0 $163,779 $45,783
Tom Tornstrom (Administrative Director) $0 $146,760 $39,263

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,192,778
Expenses
$2,367,381
Net Income
-$174,603
Net Assets
-$37,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,786
6.1%
Program Services $2,059,305
93.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $687
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,290,259
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,164,152
Total Liabilities $1,201,688
Net Assets -$37,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $296,814 $65,944
Michael Mckee (President) $0 $258,496 $62,247
Therese Binfet (Board Member) $0 $140,462 $42,053
Thomas Tornstrom (Administrative Director) $0 $125,618 $36,262
Mikel Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,952,228
Expenses
$2,258,391
Net Income
-$306,163
Net Assets
$137,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,546
6.4%
Program Services $1,825,149
93.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,533
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,292,548
57.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,162,572
Total Liabilities $1,025,505
Net Assets $137,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $267,169 $60,881
Michael Mckee (President) $0 $227,150 $55,760
Thomas Tornstrom (Administrative Director) $0 $138,042 $27,141
Therese Binfet (Board Member, Began 2/20) $0 $126,670 $38,043
Stephanie Swartz (Board Member, Thru 1/20) $0 $39,725 $7,411
Mikel Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,234,427
Expenses
$2,410,488
Net Income
-$176,061
Net Assets
$443,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,720
1.7%
Program Services $2,195,808
98.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $899
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,328,123
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,165,296
Total Liabilities $722,066
Net Assets $443,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Treasurer) $0 $267,981 $60,928
Michael Mckee (Secretary) $0 $220,996 $54,290
Stephanie Swartz (President) $0 $142,602 $40,061
Thomas Tornstrom (Executive Director) $0 $130,713 $36,570
Mikel Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Bakkum (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,165,881
Expenses
$2,445,900
Net Income
-$280,019
Net Assets
$619,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,876
0.1%
Program Services $2,161,033
99.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,972
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,325,268
54.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,205,215
Total Liabilities $585,924
Net Assets $619,291
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Treasurer) $0 $261,182 $61,694
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Swartz (President) $0 $138,305 $39,067
Michael Mckee (Secretary) $0 $208,406 $53,793
Thomas Tornstrom (Executive Director) $0 $121,871 $20,762

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,429,377
Expenses
$2,373,375
Net Income
$56,002
Net Assets
$899,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,553
4.5%
Program Services $2,321,298
95.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,474
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,332,790
56.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,307,197
Total Liabilities $407,887
Net Assets $899,310
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $250,355 $65,582
James Klock Termed (Former President) $0 $42,185 $12,214
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Swartz (President) $0 $131,611 $43,709
Michael Mckee (Board Member) $0 $204,496 $58,882
Thomas Tornstrom (Executive Director) $0 $116,158 $18,745

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,400,877
Expenses
$2,478,496
Net Income
-$77,619
Net Assets
$843,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,411
2.3%
Program Services $2,350,841
97.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,375
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,349,100
54.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,247,923
Total Liabilities $404,615
Net Assets $843,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $233,187 $64,470
James Klock (President) $0 $122,779 $43,354
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tornstrom (Executive Director) $0 $114,353 $18,123

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,480,242
Expenses
$2,626,194
Net Income
-$145,952
Net Assets
$920,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,837
0.2%
Program Services $2,490,697
> 100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$14,292
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,359,582
51.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,270,821
Total Liabilities $349,894
Net Assets $920,927
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bryan Erdmann (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $218,446 $58,375
James Klock (President) $0 $119,771 $39,548
Kyle Bakkum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Kittelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Poellinger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith Houskamp (Board Member) $0 $334,194 $39,804
Thomas Tornstrom (Executive Director) $0 $95,970 $21,485

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,228,373
Expenses
$2,734,766
Net Income
-$506,393
Net Assets
$1,066,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,867
0.1%
Program Services $2,225,506
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,342,677
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,408,012
Total Liabilities $341,133
Net Assets $1,066,879

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,112,109
Expenses
$2,898,654
Net Income
-$786,545
Net Assets
$1,345,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,150,427
> 100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$38,318
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,305,621
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,651,257
Total Liabilities $305,985
Net Assets $1,345,272

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,403,044
Expenses
$1,651,173
Net Income
-$248,129
Net Assets
$1,016,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $585
0.0%
Program Services $1,402,455
100.0%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $845,670
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,131,292
Total Liabilities $1,114,475
Net Assets $1,016,817

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,140
Expenses
$414,622
Net Income
$13,518
Net Assets
$205,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,598
19.8%
Program Services $341,272
79.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,270
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,067
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,413
Total Liabilities $71,696
Net Assets $205,717

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,376
Expenses
$411,001
Net Income
-$23,625
Net Assets
$192,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $385,622
99.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,754
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $185,557
45.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,387
Total Liabilities $78,188
Net Assets $192,199

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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